News 5’s Top News Stories in 2024

As we close the year 2024, it’s time to look back at the stories that captured the attention of our audience and sparked important conversations throughout the year. From viral reels to must-read reports, News 5 Live has been at the forefront of sharing the moments, trends, and breaking news that kept you informed and engaged.

This year, News 5 Live covered several important stories. Among these stories are the nation’s worst road traffic accident recorded, which tragically claimed 10 lives; a shocking kidnapping case in Belmopan that revealed the dark realities of domestic abuse; a triple murder in Monkey River Village that left two children without parents; the young lives lost in motorcycle RTAs; and the death of a teenager in San Ignacio Town, which led to deep discussions about poverty, desperation, and the challenges many young people face.

In this roundup, we’ve compiled the top viral content from our platforms—stories that resonated with our community. You can revisit these stories below, where we’ve linked to the full reports and updates from each of these defining moments. Here’s a look back at the moments that defined this year:

Top News Stories

1. Tortured Victim Remains Hospitalised, also see: Trapped in Hell: Pregnant Woman Kidnapped, Tortured by Pastor
2. 5 of 10 Victims Identified
3. Man Whose Body Was Found in a Barrel Identified
4. Brodies Responds to Running W Over $320 Smoked Ham Leg
5. Mega Bingo Winner Collects Huge Cheque
6. Could the Triple Murder Have Been Prevented?
7. Can “The Honourable Shyne” Sway Voters?
8. Motorcyclist in Saturday’s Tragic Fatal Crash Identified
9. Teen’s Death Sparks Questions About Poverty, Desperation
10. Youth Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Popular Reels

1. State of Emergency Declared in Parts of Belize
2. Threvane Thomas appears in court for allegedly shooting ComPol’s house
3. Yarborough Pump Station in Action
4. Bullying Incident Leaves SJC Student Injured
5. Babysitter Recounts Moment King Went Missing
6. Men Who Found King Recount Tragic Incident
7. Shyne Supporter Shows up at UDP HQ
8. At 7ft Deep in Some Areas, Water Still Rising in Rancho Dolores
9. Relative of Driver Ruduel Parham Speaks Out
10. Relative Recounts Receiving Heartbreaking News of Fatal Crash
11. Shallow grave where bodies of missing cousins reportedly found.
12. “Please help me. Curtis shot my ma, my breda, and my pa”
13. Man Rushed to Hospital After Falling Off Bus

Top Video News Reports

1. Corozal Man Executed Inside Park in Front of Family and Friends
2. Randy Hyde says His Sons Were Abducted by Their Mother
3. Massive Crocodile in Belama Phase 3 Raises Community Concerns
4. Celebrity is Scammed Out of Thousands in Food and Drinks
5. Man Falls Off Rooftop on Stump and Dies
6. Rest In Peace Jenny Lovell; Read her tribute article here.
7. A GoFundMe Account for You to Help Dr. Eck
8. Man Receives Life Saving Surgery at KHMH
9. 19-Year-Old Aspiring Veterinarian Loses Life in Traffic Accident
10. Falling Debris Injures Two Women at Novelo’s Bus Terminal
11. Woman Beaten, Kidnapped by Estranged Husband
12. Two Cousins Disappear Without a Trace: Six Days Later, Family Distraught
13. Family of Ocean Academy Accident Victim Believing for Miracle, and Caye Caulker Student Involved in Accident Friday Dies
14. Scene of RTA that Claimed 10 Lives
15. Reports of Heightened Cartel Violence in Chetumal Concerning to Belizeans